Spanish Conversation · Level 8
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Spanish word
rico
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈriko/
Meaning
- adjectivedelicious
Example
¿Está rica la sopa?
Is the soup delicious?
More examples
Probé un trozo de tarta rico.
I tried a piece of delicious tart.
Core concept
A bite of dark chocolate that melts and releases intense flavor.
Common phrases
tarta rica
delicious tart
cena rica
delicious dinner
postre rico
delicious dessert
Similar words
sabroso: Tastes robust and well-seasoned, with a hearty, plainly enjoyable flavor.
delicioso: Tastes exceptionally good and memorable, leaving a clearly pleasant impression.
apetitoso: Looks or smells appealing and makes it tempting to eat.
Definition in Spanish
Agradable al gusto, con sabor intenso o placentero; también puede indicar que algo posee gran cantidad de cierta sustancia o que una persona es acomodada.
Word origin
Derived from Proto-Germanic rīk- 'power, wealth' through a Germanic loan into Romance languages, rico keeps the notion of plenty and shifts to describe an intensely satisfying taste.
Usage tips
- Spanish commonly uses rico en + noun (rico en vitaminas) to mean 'rich in', whereas estar rico describes how a dish tastes and ser rico refers to someone's wealth.